St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: Meth Dealers Shanholtz and Harrison Sentenced: Justice Strikes in West Virginia
In the Eastern Panhandle, the shadows grew,
Fentanyl and meth, the poison they threw.
Demarkco Canty, just twenty-three,
Delivered death doses, a grim legacy.
Two hundred thousand lethal hits he ran,
For Sean Jarred Davis, the Baltimore man.
Purple fentanyl, grams by the load,
To Hampshire and Mineral, the dark road showed.
Davis, the leader, sentenced to twenty years,
A kingpin’s fall, drowned in tears.
Canty got 115 months to pay,
For the lives he risked along the way.
James Shanholtz, thirty-eight, in the game,
Meth in Hampshire, he staked his claim.
With Gregory Harrison, fifty-four in tow,
They pushed the product, the profits flowed.
Shanholtz got ninety-two months behind bars,
Harrison, twenty-four, under prison stars.
The task force struck, justice took its place,
To clean the streets, to save the space.
Fentanyl’s a weapon, a mass destruction tool,
Even a trace can kill, it’s a deadly rule.
Operation Take Back, the mission is clear,
To end the cartels, to fight the fear.
From Martinsburg to Romney, the battle’s on,
To reclaim the future, to right the wrong.
The names are written, the sentences laid,
A warning to others of the price to be paid.
From heartbreaking losses to shocking crimes, these stories paint a sobering picture of the challenges facing our communities. Let’s hope for justice, healing, and a safer tomorrow.
Why The St. Louis Crime Chime Matters
St. Louis Crime Chime: Partnering for a Safer Community
The St. Louis Crime Chime is evolving into a mission-driven organization dedicated to partnering with local public safety agencies and community-focused media, such as The Evening Whirl and Real STL News, to shine a light on social and violence-related issues. Our goal is to provide resources that support both victims and perpetrators of traumatic events, fostering healing and prevention within our community.
Through its St. Louis Crime Chime section. This essential platform empowers residents by highlighting emerging threats and safety concerns, encouraging vigilance and informed decision-making. Beyond reporting, it holds individuals and institutions accountable by keeping arrests and legal proceedings in the public eye, promoting transparency and urging neighbors to protect and support one another.
While the headlines often confront difficult truths, they also serve as a rallying cry for action. By staying informed through reliable sources and official police data, residents can move beyond fear and take an active role in prevention and community-building efforts. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful change, helping St. Louis write a safer, more hopeful chapter for all.
What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Stay tuned, stay safe, and remember: “If it’s crime you seek, we’ve got the streak!
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